AirBNB is a popular app that allows users the ability to rent homes and houses from normal people instead of hotels. The business operates as a third-party and can connect people all over the world. In San Francisco, there are numerous homes available due to the location being a popular tourist spot. However, there are many issues with AirBNB. Chief among them is the chance of accidents due to a lack of quality control. Hosts will merely upload photos and do not get investigated to see if the homes are up to code or fit for habitation. In some cases, they are not, and may have filth or hazards present on the property. Thus, if you have been hurt at an AirBNB in San Francisco, you may not know what to do. It is important that you take legal action with the help of our AirBNB injury lawyers in San Francisco. Normandie Law Firm can provide you with a team of lawyers committed to winning your case.
How can I get hurt at an AirBNB?
There are numerous ways that you can get hurt at an AirBNB, often due to the property owner not having a safe home or having hazards present on the property. Some of the problems we have seen at AirBNB includes the following:
- Broken handrails
- Defective steps
- Slippery floors
- Holes in the ground
- Electrical wiring issues
- Assault and battery from neighbors or other guests
- Collapsed roofs
- Caved in walls
- Dog bites
- Bed bugs
- Broken windows
Slip and falls and trip and falls are the most common accidents, by far. Many people fall because of torn carpeting, defective steps, holes in the ground, and more. However, there are many occurrences in AirBNB’s policy that are listed as exceptions. These exceptions include bed bugs, assault and battery, acts of terrorism, flooding, lead poisoning, rape, product liability, and more.
What is AirBNB’s insurance policy and coverage?
AirBNB’s insurance policy, or host protection insurance, allows guests to recover damages if they were hurt at an AirBNB. The host may have homeowner’s insurance, but the policy is usually inactive if the house is being used for profit. Therefore, compensation would be impossible to receive otherwise. The host protection insurance covers guests for up to $1,000,000 in damages, but as stated above, there are various exceptions.
Of course, these exceptions in a contract do not automatically mean that the individual cannot sue. Laws and contracts are separate entities, and if a contract is deemed unable to be upheld, you can proceed as normal with your claim.
What evidence should I get to sue AirBNB?
There is key evidence that you can acquire at the scene of the incident if you wish to file a lawsuit against an AirBNB host or against the company itself. With ample evidence, your lawsuit has a higher chance of being successful. Key proof that you can have includes the following:
- Pictures of your injuries that you suffered
- Photos of the hazard or scene of the incident at the AirBNB
- Footage from any video cameras, surveillance cameras, and more that can be acquired
- Receipts from the hospital if you went to the doctor, as well as doctor’s notes and prescriptions
- Credit card statements showing you purchased a stay at the AirBNB location
- Screenshots of the app showing the home and any potential differences in hazards or design
- Testimonies and statements from eyewitnesses, bystanders, and other guests who may have seen the incident occur, as it is always good to have additional perspectives to support your point
When you have all of this evidence, you can go to a qualified AirBNB lawyer in San Francisco to help you with your case. The very first thing you should do, though, is go to the doctor to get medical help to ensure that you are not permanently damaged. Some individuals put off going for treatment, which is dangerous for two reasons: ne, your health may be compromised, and two, your lawsuit may be thrown away. Insurance agents do not trust when an accident and injures happen but there is a delay for the treatment.
Let our attorneys work with you and we will write the demand letter and submit it to the insurance agency so you can receive compensation for your damages.
How can I file a lawsuit against AirBNB?
In order to file a claim against AirBNB, you must prove that there was an issue on the property. A premises liability lawsuit will be used. For these cases, you will hold the property owner or manager responsible. He must fulfill one of these three points:
- He knew about the hazard or issue and took no action to fix it or provide warnings to guests on how to avoid it
- He caused the hazard or problem himself
- He was unaware of the trouble on the property but if he had paid closer attention or been more hands-on or attentive, he would have known and could have fixed it
The third situation is the most common in premises liability claims. Many managers or owners will cite ignorance or claim that the trouble happened after they had investigated. They may even claim that you caused the problem to begin with. This is why a lawyer can be the big difference-maker in your case – you may need help proving that the hazard was already present.
What restitution can I get from an AirBNB accident?
There are many forms of compensation you can get from an AirBNB accident. If you were seriously hurt, you could receive a large settlement from the company. The different losses and expenses you racked up should be fully covered if you were not responsible for the incident. We can make sure that you receive the following damages:
- Medical bills for surgery, hospitalization, medication, physical therapy, and future procedures
- Wages from absent days of work from the past and future
- Property damage for any items that you lost or that were damaged
- Pain and suffering damages for emotional pain, psychological anguish, PTSD, fear, anxiety, and more
With the help of our lawyers, you stand to gain a large amount of compensation. Without legal representation, you are the mercy of an insurance agent. He will likely make you a small offer and delay the amount of time it takes to give you anything, which is a tactic used to cause you to ive up sooner and accept anything. Our lawyers will not allow this to happen.
The agent will determine the value of your case by measuring the impact the damage had on your life and career, and he will consider how negligent you were in the incident. if he makes a paltry offer, we will negotiate a fairer deal from him.
What is the deadline to file a lawsuit against AirBNB?
In California, personal injury lawsuits must be filed within 2 years of the date of the injury. Missing this statute means that you will not be able not collect any compensation. Your claim will be voided and you will be left with no justice. It is possible that the statute of limitations can be extended beyond the 2-year mark, though. This may happen if:
- You were underage at the time of the incident (statute will start when you turn 18 years old)
- You were mentally or physically unable to sue after the incident (statute will begin when you return to functioning health)
- The defendant left the state (statute will resume when he returns)
One of the primary reasons that individuals do not get the compensation they need is because they fail to adhere to the statute of limitations for their claims. They often forget that there is a time limit and will not pursue restitution until the deadline has run its course. If you enlist the help of a lawyer, you can be certain that your case will never be filed late.
Why Choose Us
Normandie Law Firm can provide you with an expert AirBNB accident attorney in San Francisco. We have years of experience handling lawsuits against the company and know how to get you every penny you deserve. You should not be forced to pay for your damages if you were not responsible for the incident. We will aggressively work to secure you a settlement and we are willing to go to court to do so.
For a free legal consultation to discuss your case, call our law firm today. We will go over the process and evidence with you and will tell you how much we think we can win. If you hire us, we will give you our zero fee guarantee. This guarantees that you won’t spend any of your own money throughout the case – we will get paid, but not unless or until we win. If we do not succeed, we don’t take any payment at all.
Let Normandie Law Firm sue AirBNB for you. Our San Francisco AirBNB accident attorneys can assist you.
